{"id":48134,"date":"2016-09-28T09:37:32","date_gmt":"2016-09-28T14:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=48134"},"modified":"2017-10-05T13:37:29","modified_gmt":"2017-10-05T18:37:29","slug":"california-wine-country-without-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/california-wine-country-without-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How to do California wine country without a car"},"content":{"rendered":"

While a drive through rolling vineyards might sound romantic, the responsibility of getting behind the wheel after every tasting could put a huge damper on your wine country experience. Cycling, strolling, floating? Now those sound like more fun\u2014and safer\u2014ways to savor\u00a0California’s Napa<\/a> and Sonoma<\/a> valleys. Here are some of the best ways to do California wine country without a car.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> Here’s the secret to spending 3 perfect days in San Francisco & Napa<\/a><\/p>\n

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The restaurant car in the wine train in Napa | Flickr CC: Michele Ursino<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

All aboard: Napa by train<\/h3>\n

What’s more relaxing than unwinding with a glass of wine? Unwinding with a glass of wine… on a train.<\/em> The\u00a0Napa Valley Wine Train is a restaurant on wheels\u2014a restored vintage\u00a0train that glides you along a 25-mile track of scenic vineyards, as servers keep you filled with food and wine from three on-board kitchens. Choose from\u00a0a three-hour, meandering ride or a shorter on-board time that includes hopping off\u00a0to tour a winery\u00a0en route.<\/p>\n

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Be a high roller: Sonoma by zip line<\/h3>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>If you like the idea of a bird’s-eye view but also have a need for speed, then check out Sonoma Canopy Tours. This adrenaline rush is less about vineyards and more about the area’s towering redwoods. Traverse a course that\u00a0features zip lines, bridges and other obstacles. Bonus for families: Unlike many of the 21-and-up wine country activities, this\u00a0one’s suitable for all ages.<\/p>\n

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Have a trolley good time: Sonoma by cable car<\/h3>\n

The Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley will pick you up from your hotel\u00a0for\u00a0open-air ride in a\u00a0motorized replica of a 19th-century cable car. Sounds like the real San Francisco treat.<\/p>\n

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Sonoma hot air balloon ride | Flickr CC: Rin Johnson<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Full of hot air: Sonoma by hot air balloon<\/h3>\n

It sounds so picturesque: sailing over wine country in a hot air balloon. A handful of companies offer ballooning tours\u00a0over Sonoma County but regardless of which you choose, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of lush vineyards, the Pacific Ocean\u00a0and mountains like something out of a watercolor painting. Most tours depart in the early morning, when winds are calm and the air is cool. But\u00a0Mother Nature ultimately calls the shots, so schedule a ride\u00a0in the early days of your itinerary in case your flight gets pushed back.<\/p>\n

On two wheels: Napa by bike<\/h3>\n

Bike tours in Napa Valley are all about options: BYOB or rent one; take a guided tour or self-guided tour; ride around the vineyards or in<\/em> the vineyards. Yes, really.\u00a0Embark on\u00a0Napa Valley Bike Tours’\u00a0off-roading option,\u00a0which includes, for 2 to 4 miles of rugged pedaling between each winery stop. For something less bumpy, try the new\u00a0Napa Valley Vine Trail\u2014a car-free, 7-mile stretch\u00a0connecting Napa and Yountville.<\/p>\n

Take a hike: Wine country on foot<\/h3>\n

It’s called wiking:<\/em> wine + hiking.\u00a0Wine Country Trekking\u00a0offers multi-day, self-guided “walking vacations”\u00a0that combine walks through vineyards, prearranged tastings and meals, downtime for activities like spa treatments and shopping (a.k.a. more walking) and, thankfully, transportation to your night’s lodging, which is also included. It’s like a self-guided tour with the safety net of a prearranged itinerary. Or, if you’ve just got one day to spend, opt for a walking tour of wine country, which is like a pub crawl but with more antioxidants. Tour companies such as Healdsburg Wine Country Walking Tours partner with wineries and restaurants to take you on an hours-long progressive dinner with a sip here and a bite there. Wear comfy shoes.<\/p>\n

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